Obituary Listing

Feb 5, 2024

Gilbert "Gib" E. Howard, 86, a lifelong resident of Canal Fulton, Ohio, a U.S. Airforce veteran and member of Roofers Local 88, passed away comfortably at his home on Feb. 5, 2024. He was born on September 24, 1937 in Akron, Ohio. Gib was preceded in death by his father and mother, Edward and Ora Howard; sister, Delores Hackathorn...

Feb 3, 2024

Rich was always known to have a smile on his face and was always willing to lend a hand when someone was in need.  Friends, family and co-workers will remember and miss his ornery nature. He was so loved and will be greatly missed. Richard "Rich" Shiplett, 65 of Canal Fulton, passed away Saturday, February 3, 2024. Born December...

Jan 31, 2024

Thomas Earl Filliez, 79, passed away Wednesday, January 31, 2024 in Winthrop, Washington. Born June 23, 1944 in Massillon to the late William and Doris Filliez. He retired from Republic Steel after 36 years of service. Tom spent the last of his life being taken care of by his granddaughter Stephanie Carter with whom he had a special bond...

Jan 30, 2024

Miriam Carol Maxwell Moore, 98, died Jan 30, 2024 at Crandall Medical Center in Copeland Oaks, Sebring, OH, where she passed away peacefully in her sleep.

Miriam was born in Rock Creek, OH. As a daughter of Methodist minister, Rev. Thomas Maxwell, and later the wife of a United Methodist minister, Homer Hubert Moore, she lived in...

Jan 29, 2024

Donald Clyde MacDonald Jr, 86 of Canal Fulton, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2024 with his loving wife at his side after a long battle. Born in Fairlawn to Donald Sr. and Lucille MacDonald, Don grew up with a love of horses. When his family moved to Ghent, he enjoyed caring for horses at a nearby horse barn,...

Jan 29, 2024

Charlotte L. Kiplinger, 92 of Lawrence Twp., passed away January 29, 2024. She was born September 20, 1931 to the late Peter and Alice (French) Klinger and was a life long dairy farmer. She loved to garden and cook and would feed anyone who sat at her kitchen table. Most of all she loved her family and her loving...

Jan 22, 2024

Nancy Rosilee (Flatt) Hoffman passed away Monday,  January 22, 2024 at her home in North Canton. She was surrounded by her husband, sons and their families. Nancy was born in Akron, Ohio on November 23, 1949 to Shirley (Goosby) and Oakley Flatt. She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings; Marie Andrew, Geneva Stephens, Francis Watson, and...

Jan 22, 2024

Connie L. (Johnson) Sago, 77 of Canal Fulton, passed away Monday, January 22, 2024. Born August 13, 1946 in Akron to the late Homer and Dorothy (Smith) Johnson; she was a 1964 graduate of Garfield High School. Connie retired from Gas Lite Villa with over 35 years of service. She loved animals but most importantly spending time with her...

Jan 18, 2024

James T. Collins, 88, passed away Thursday, January 18, 2024. Born January 1, 1936 in Akron to the late Jim and Nettie Collins; Jim served in the US Army, was a member of Local 219 Plumbers and Pipefitters for over 50 years and a member of the former St. George Catholic Church in Clinton.

Jim loved working...

Jan 17, 2024

Carol Miner, age 65 of Canal Fulton, passed away peacefully with family be her side Wednesday, January 17, 2024.

Carol loved spending time with her family and her greatest joy was being a grandma. She used to love to go camping and cruising around with Scott in his mustang. She had a heart of gold and was...

Jan 12, 2024

Lori Kay Connelly (Macdonald), age 65, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on January 12th. Lori enjoyed many things in life; listening to music, playing Euchre, reading books, seeing Broadway shows and concerts. But most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family. She was someone who was always up for an adventure and...

Jan 10, 2024

Joann C. Decker, 76 of Canal Fulton, passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2024. Born March 22, 1947 in Chicago, IL, she resided in Canal Fulton for 30 years. Joann was an avid fan of the Chicago Bulls and Milwaukee Bucks and enjoyed reading.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Tim...

Jan 7, 2024

Kenneth R. Jones, Jr, 74 of Canal Fulton, passed away Sunday, January 7, 2024. Born February 13, 1949 in Barberton to the late Kenneth Sr. and Mary (Magura) Jones; he was a life resident of the Barberton/Canal Fulton area and graduated from Barberton High School Class of 1967. Ken enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson and woodworking. In addition to...

Jan 5, 2024

Judy L. Earnsberger (Digman), 78 of Canal Fulton, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2024. Judy was born on April 11, 1945 to the late Denzil and Verna Digman. Judy enjoyed card playing, garage sales, landscaping her yard and decorating her home. She was a wonderful cook and will be greatly missed. She is survived by her husband, Dave;...

Jan 5, 2024

Thomas A. Weber, 71, passed away Friday, January 5, 2024. Born April 15, 1952 to the late Ivan and Donna (Gesaman) Weber.  He was a 1970 graduate of Northwest High School; Tom was a great wrestler where he had won a state title for Northwest High School. Tom retired from General Electric with over 39 years of service where...

Jan 4, 2024

Judith "Judy" Marilyn (Graber)Hickman went home to her Lord and Savior peacefully surrounded by family and friends on January 4, 2024. Raised in East Greenville, Ohio she was preceded in death by her parents Mary and Ralph Graber, brothers Guy "Butch" (Ethel Mae) Graber, Jim (Evie) Graber, and Robert "Bob" Graber. She is survived by the love of her...

Jan 2, 2024

Joseph F. (Butch) Kosco Jr. (aka "Iron Joe"), 84 of Canal Fulton, unexpectedly passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2024. He was born in Barberton and had been a lifelong resident of the Canal Fulton area. Butch was the former owner of Kosco's Garage for over 50 years, leaving his legacy to sons Bruce and Don. He was a member...

Dec 30, 2023

Kenneth C. "Kenny" Williams, 71, of Canal Fulton, passed away Saturday, December 30, 2023, after a long battle with liver disease. Born July 3, 1952, to the late Jesse and Gladys (Ketler) Williams, he was a 1970 graduate of Northwest High School, where he was a member of the marching band and 1st chair trombone player in the concert...

Dec 30, 2023

Carlos E. Lyons, 78 of Canal Fulton, died Saturday, December 30, 2023. He was born September 27, 1945 to the late William and Lucille (Carr) Lyons and preceded in death by his wife of 20 years, Pamela (Remark) Lyons and brother, Bill (Betty) Lyons. Carl was a graduate of Akron Garfield High School and Penn State University. In 1969...

Dec 29, 2023

Charlotte Evans Markowski, 82 of Canal Fulton, passed away Friday, December 29, 2023. She was born on January 22, 1941, in Plain Grove, PA to Raymond T. and Mary E. (Sterrett) Squires. Charlotte started her bookkeeping career at Goodyear and retired her books after 25 years of service at Grass Master. Charlotte loved her horses, dogs, and cats. Her...